Where to buy CNY-themed food, goodies, pastries and more we're drooling over

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To add to the long list of CNY duties to do and things to get, we've highlighted some goodies from different brands to help you sieve through the noise. Indulge in these CNY-themed food items, pastries, local goodies and more for a sweet start to the year of the Dragon!

Local brands we all love

FairPrice

FairPrice introduces a convenient solution to your CNY feasting with their ready-to-heat 'Home Flavours' collection. Providing a quick and delicious option for meals at home and featuring seven mouth-watering pork dishes: Premium Pork Char Siew, Roasted Pork Belly, Hakka Fried Fermented Beancurd Pork, Honey Coffee Pork Chop, Braised Soft Pork Bone, and Braised Pork Belly with Preserved Vegetables, our favourite was the Honey Coffee Pork Chop and the delightful Hakka Fried Fermented Beancurd Pork. Don't miss their exclusive limited-time offering, the 5 Treasures Lotus Leaf Rice with Sakura Prawns, perfect for a family feast.

Plus, have you seen these cute Chinese New Year hampers with pineapple or fish designs that are also available in Fairprice?

Related: 9 best Chinese New Year hampers to gift loved ones in Singapore this 2024

Janice Wong

For the Year of the Dragon, Janice Wong Pure Imagination reveals an abundance of tastefully designed sweet treats to ring in the Lunar New Year. This year’s collection features the usual chocolate delights and festive cookies with familiar and prosperous symbols.

Highlights include the Box of 9 chocolates (S$39) that have the delightful Chicken Bakkwa Praline Poprocks, Red Date Pistachio Praline, and Sesame Praline to usher in the festivities; the impressive Lion Head as well as Koi set; and of course, mini cakes, cookies and bonbons galore.

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Modern Provision Steamboat Sets

For a gourmet CNY experience, consider Modern Provision's Everything Steamboat Set. Sourced from boutique farms and artisans, these sets come in four variants, each highlighting premium ingredients. From the Seafood Set with Australian King prawns to the Everything Set boasting a mix of Australian seafood and premium Japanese beef cuts, these sets promise a feast for the senses. Available for delivery from February 1 to 24, and comes in four variants:

• Seafood Set (S$138) with Australian King prawns, Japanese Scallops and homemade Negitoro balls for a pot brimming with ocean freshness.

• Pork Set (S$118) with Iberico Pork Loin and Collar from Spain for melt-in-mouth, marbled goodness.

• Beef Set (S$188) that spotlights Modern Provision’s emphasis on ethically-reared, premium Japanese beef in an assorted mix of 4 shabu cuts.

• Everything Set (S$388) that feeds up to 8 pax with Australian seafood and premium Japanese beef cuts.

All steamboat sets come with a choice of either Seafood Dashi or Beauty & The Broth, chilli crunch and sambal matah complete with a medley of organic mushrooms and must-have greens from various farms.

Enhance your celebration with the Modern Provision CNY Hamper (S$128), complete with condiments, artisanal fine foods, and a bottle of Junmai Daiginjo 45 (Dassai).

Island-wide complimentary delivery is offered for orders above SG$150, and a 10% discount for first-time customers (excluding festive bundles).

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Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut Singapore adds a unique twist to traditional flavours with the Hu-at! Cheong Gai Pizza and Hey! Bee Hiam Melts. Packed with Har Cheong Gai Chicken Bites and prawn paste sauce, the Cheong Gai Pizza promises a flavourful experience. The Hey! Bee Hiam Melts, filled with spicy dried shrimp paste, chicken chunks, and chicken floss, are a must-try for those seeking bold flavours.

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Prima Deli

PrimaDéli is Singapore’s first halal home-grown bakery franchise and the longest-running Singapore food franchise. Their goodies are sure to please!

Kickstart the new year on a positive note with PrimaDéli's Abundance Gift Set. Priced at S$50.80, this hamper includes Supreme Pineapple Tarts, Pillow Pineapple Tarts, and Deluxe Almond Cookies – a delightful selection to usher in fortune and good luck.

Shihlin

Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks introduces seasonal treats of XXL portions of abundance for the Year of the Dragon, including the Prosperity Braised Abalone Mala Mee Sua (S$8.80) and the Golden Treasure XXL Crispy Chicken (S$7.80) coated with salted egg yolk goodness. Try them individually or opt for the Golden Fortune Set for a complete feast.

• Golden Treasure XXL Crispy Chicken (1/2 portion)

• ⁠Prosperity Braised Abalone Mee Sua/Prosperity Braised Abalone Mala Mee Sua

• Sweet Plum Potato Fries

• Freshmade Drinks

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Senshi Sushi & Grill

Elevate your yu sheng experience with Senshi Sushi & Grill's Abalone & Salmon Yu Sheng. Crafted with precision, this masterpiece combines premium abalone and succulent salmon with the exquisite Yuzu Truffle Sauce, offering a unique twist to the traditional dish.

7-Eleven

7-Eleven takes instant meals to a whole new level with Boston lobsters. The 7-Select Lobster with Aglio Olio Pasta (S$16.80) and Boston Lobster with Thai Glass Noodles (S$9.90) promise a luxurious dining experience. From now to 30 Jan 2024, get S$0.40 off (a 10% discount!) on 7-Select Shrimp Wonton Soup when you buy any of the newly launched items. Full list below.

1. 7-Select Lobster with Aglio Olio Pasta (S$16.80)

2. Boston Lobster with Thai Glass Noodles (S$9.90)

3. 7-Select Crab Meat Fried Rice (S$5.90)

4. 7-Select Garlic Chili Salsa Fish with Pilaf Rice (S$5.90)

5. 7-Select Prawn Butter Roll (S$3.90)

6. 7-Select Seafood Pao Fan (S$6.00)

7. 7-Select Shrimp Wonton Soup (S$3.90)

8. 7-Select Shrimp Ramen (S$6.00)

9. 7-Select English Chowder Soup (S$3.90)

10. 7-Select Seafood Salad Onigiri (S$2.80)

11. 7-Select Mala Clams Onigiri (S$2.80)

12. 7-Select Crab + Egg Salad Double Combo Sandwich (S$3.90)

13. 7-Select Snow Crabstick in Chili Crab Sauce Wrap (S$3.90)

14. 7-Select Chicken with Cream Clam Sauce Burger (S$3.90)

From hotels

Carlton Hotel

Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant

Elevate your Chinese New Year festivities with an exclusive collaboration between the culinary maestros at Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant and Carlton Hotel Singapore's pastry team. This year, they bring forth an exquisite array of Chinese New Year's takeaway delights, including the much-anticipated debut of the Prosperity Pot (starting from SGD 198 nett, serving four) — a lavish culinary masterpiece featuring artfully prepared abalones and slow-cooked pork belly, symbolizing abundance and good fortune.

Indulge in the sweetness of the season with symbolic treats like the Koi Fish Nian Gao (S$32), embodying notions of prosperity, growth, and progress. Carlton Hotel goes further to present their meticulously handcrafted open-faced Carlton Pineapple Tarts (S$39) and the delightful Premium Pineapple Tarts (S$32) — crafted in the size of a golf ball — for an extra dose of luck, prosperity, and happiness. The popularity of the pineapple balls are a well-kept secret!

For order and delivery enquiries, please contact the festive desk at +65 6349 1292, email cafe.mosaic@carltonhotel.sg or visit celebrations.carltonhotel.sg/.

Hilton Orchard Singapore

Tigerlily Patisserie

Step into the festive season with a delightful creation from Chef Maxine – the Orange Jubilance Tart, available in 16cm (S$60) and 20cm (S$85) sizes. This exquisite treat showcases Chef Maxine's signature style, bringing together a harmonious blend of tea, chocolate, and orange. Nestled atop a velvety chocolate mousse crafted from the finest Valrhona Noir Orange 56% dark chocolate, layers of bergamot jelly and orange marmalade, crowned with a ring of earl grey crémeux, result in a tart that bursts with citrusy brightness and decadent flavors, sure to captivate any crowd.

For those seeking thoughtful gifts for pastry enthusiasts, two tempting bake box options await. The Prosperity Box (S$13.50) features a delightful pairing of savoury and sweet bakes, with a Pineapple Coconut Danish showcasing coconut pastry cream and charred pineapples, alongside a reinvented and flaky Pork Belly Fa Cai Foldover containing braised pork belly with shiitake mushrooms, dried scallops, and oysters. On the other hand, the CNY Entremet Box (S$23.80) presents an entremet version of the Orange Jubilance along with Spring Blossom, offering a tantalizing balance of strawberry compote within genoise sponge, oolong tea crémeux, strawberry and orange blossom mousse, adorned with a crimson glaze and an oriental meringue fan.

Perfect for the office or home pantry are three delectable cookie options (S$7 each): Chocolate Orange Macadamia Cookies for a classic zesty and nutty pairing, Seaweed & Pork Floss Sablés delivering an addictive salty-sweet crunch, and Red Date & Longan Sablés providing an intriguing Cheng Teng-inspired bite. For a grander gesture, the Double Happiness Bundle (S$33.80) combines all three cookie varieties with the Prosperity Box, making it an ideal gift for those who appreciate the finer flavors of the season.

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Intercontinental Singapore

Man Fu Yuan

For a truly opulent and considerate gift this festive season, pamper business associates and cherished ones with the exquisite Man Fu Yuan’s Executive Prosperity Hamper 福星高照满福苑礼盒, priced at S$598.80. This lavish package encapsulates the essence of prosperity, featuring a luxurious ensemble of premium delights. The hamper boasts a bottle of Tattinger Brut Réserve Champagne, two cans of six-head abalone, tiger palm fungus, Iberico bakkwa, Hong Kong duo pork sausages, a bottle of Prosperity pineapple balls, Danish cashew nuts cookies, and a tin of Man Fu Yuan five-element tea.

For aficionados of fine tea, the Man Fu Yuan Tea Gift Box 满福苑双喜茶叶礼盒 (S$138.80) and the Man Fu Yuan Tea Set 满福苑茶套礼盒 (S$128.80) offer an ideal gift solution. The Tea Gift Box includes a meticulously curated selection of teas, while the Tea Set, complete with an elegantly designed tea cup, is perfect for enhancing the tea-drinking experience.

Explore additional captivating gifting options at Man Fu Yuan, such as the Premium Indonesia Cave Bird's Nest 印尼沿海山洞燕窝盏 (S$198.80), Premium Hokkaido Dried Scallop 日本北海道原粒干贝皇 (S$49.80), and Premium Flower Mushroom 极品白花菇 (S$26.80) – all introduced this year.

These Lunar New Year delicacies are available for purchase from December 18, 2023, to February 25, 2024. Convenient collection can be arranged from January 15 to February 25, 2024, at the Man Fu Yuan Shoppe, situated on Level 2 of InterContinental Singapore's Man Fu Yuan restaurant. To ensure a seamless experience, pre-orders with a three-day advance notice are required. For any inquiries or to place an order, kindly reach out to sinhb-festive@ihg.com or visit InterContinentalShoppe.sg. Embrace the season's festivities with the unparalleled elegance of Man Fu Yuan’s Lunar New Year offerings.

As you gear up for the festivities, let these culinary delights from various brands add a touch of indulgence and prosperity to your Chinese New Year celebrations. From savoury pork dishes to gourmet steamboat sets and innovative pizzas, there's something for every palate to enjoy during this joyous occasion. Order now and make this Year of the Dragon a delectable and memorable one!

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